M/Walsh, s/Hamilton, a unanimous vote, move to approve the minutes of the August 21, 2007 meeting.

M/Walsh, s/Hamilton, a unanimous vote, move to approve the request of Margaret Alexander of the Daughters of the American Revolution for use of Sachem Rock Farm on September 8, 2007 from 1:00p.m. – 3:00 p.m. for a meeting, picnic and tour.

M/Walsh, s/Hamilton, a unanimous vote, move to approve the appointment of Robert W. Emery of East Bridgewater as a Constable (pays own bond) effective immediately through June 30, 2010.

M/Walsh, s/Hamilton, a unanimous vote, move to approve the request of Timothy M. Harhen, MDA liaison for the E. Bridgewater Firefighter’s Association to conduct a MDA Fill-the-Boot drive on Saturday, September 8th from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the intersections of Bedford, Central and Spring Streets, as well as Maple Avenue.

A discussion was held regarding appointing a Special Counsel to the Cable Advisory Committee to assist with the renewing of the Cable contract.

M/Walsh, s/Hamilton, a unanimous vote, move to authorize George Samia to appoint a Special Counsel to the Cable Advisory Committee.

REMINDERS

Recycling Center hours

EB Business Association Business Expo – Sept. 8, 10a.m. – 2 p.m.

SE Medical Center grand opening, Sept. 22

TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT

Contract negotiations – meeting with unions

Audit – auditors in working on FY07 audit

Finance Committee – need to set up budget process for this year.

A discussion was held regarding the 2006 DOR Report. Mrs. McNulty reported to the Board on meeting with Cheryl Pooler, John Stanbrook and George Samia regarding the DOR report. Noted that 15 of the 17 goals have been addressed.

Mr. Samia noted that the Accountant and Treasurer have assimilated into their offices; offices are working well; applauded their efforts; noted that the team effort is back.

Mr. Walsh noted that Town Meeting approved implementing a Capital Stabilization Fund; need to look at ways to fund. Suggested that one way was to put 1% of total budget into fund each year. Would be a starting point.

Mr. Hamilton noted need to look into a Town Planner for infrastructure and Master Plan. Noted that OCPC has given us a price of $120,000 to do new Master Plan; also an offer of $50,000 from a person who would work as a part-time Town Planner.

Board of Selectmen -2- September 4, 2007

Board went over Pending Issues and made changes as follows:

Eastern States Steel – report received; need to set up meeting with DEP

Mr. Walsh, Board liaison to the Sewerage Study Committee reported that the Committee is looking at sewer districts; DEP needs to know if Town is going forward; working on pamphlets for distribution to townspeople.

Mr. Hamilton noted that he needs to be reappointed as the Towns member on Plymouth County Advisory Board.

M/Walsh, s/McNulty, a unanimous vote, move to reappoint Peter Hamilton as the Town’s member on the Plymouth County Advisory Board effective July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008.

Mrs. McNulty reported on her attendance at the Carolyn Post Gym Dedication ceremony. Noted that it was a great event honoring a very dedicated teacher.

Mrs. McNulty read a Proclamation from Gov. Patrick ordering all flags to half-staff in memory of the two Boston Firefighters through Friday at sunset.

Board of Selectmen -3- September 4, 2007

M/Walsh, s/Hamilton, move to adjourn Open Session and go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing contract personnel issue and will not be returning to Open Session.

VOTE: Yes – McNulty, Walsh, Hamilton; a unanimous vote in favor.

Meeting adjourned 8:05 p.m.

________________________________Clerk

Board of Selectmen

Town of East Bridgewater, 175 Central Street, East Bridgewater, MA 02333-0386